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32 | Allegation Facility failed to meet a residents needs in a timely manner.
It was alleged that on October 8, 2025, staff were assisting a Resident (R1) with transferring to the restroom. After assisting R1 with sitting down, staff allowed R1 privacy and informed R1 "they would return in a few minutes." It was alleged that no staff returned to assist R1 for approximately 1.5 hours. R1 reported they verbally called for assistance, however, no staff returned. R1 attempted to get up themselves resulting in a fall where they hit their head. R1 reported they were on the floor for approximately 15 more minutes before staff arrived to help. R1 reported they did not use the bathroom's pull cord for assistance as "we were told they didn't work. " (See complaint investigation #59-AS-20251021112112).
R1 indicated they knew the length of time they were left unattended because they were wearing a watch. R1 stated they were left in the bathroom at approximately 7:30 pm and by 9:00 pm nobody had returned. LPA reviewed R1's care notes for March 8, 2025. Care staff noted at 9:50 PM, "Resident attempted to get off the toilet without assistance and landed on butt on the floor. No injury and staff assisted him up. No further concern. MD notified." R1 indicated staff asked if R1 was alright after the fall and then assisted R1 to their bed. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not contacted to evaluate R1 for injuries.
On March 9, 2025, care notes indicated R1's family member had informed staff of a red bump on R1's head. R1 stated it was from where they had hit their head the night before.
LPA reviewed R1's LIC 602 (Medical Assessment) dated August 21, 2025, which indicated R1 had no cognitive conditions and was unable to care for their own toileting needs. LPA reviewed R1's care plan dated July 1, 2025, which indicated "Staff to provide hands-on assistance for bladder or bowel incontinence management."
LPA attempted to interview staff members who were present at the time of the incident, but received no return phone calls. Additionally, staff who recorded the care notes documenting the incident are no longer employed at the facility.
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided to Administrator, Bailey Malagon. |